I recently purchased a GPU from eBay to complete my PC build, but it didn't come with the power cable as the seller had mentioned. I want to plug it in to test it out today, but I'm concerned about damaging it. I have a Thermaltake SFX 850W Platinum PSU, and it came with a 12V 2x6 450W cable that looks like it fits the GPU. Can I safely use this cable, or should I head over to Best Buy and buy the specific cable linked here?
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You're in luck! That 12-pin 450W cable from your PSU is just what you need. The cable you mentioned from Best Buy is specifically for Corsair PSUs, so it wouldn't work with yours.
No worries! GPUs typically don't come with power cables, so you're good to go. The cable that came with your PSU is the correct one to use with your new GPU.
Just to clarify, cables usually aren't included with GPUs. Using cables that are compatible with different brands can fry your GPU, so it's good that you double-checked. Always stick to the cable that came with your PSU!
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